Europe Solidaire Sans Frontières
, by LE TREHONDAT Patrick
Vitaliy is a young Ukrainian revolutionary activist. The war on February 24 took him by surprise in Kherson. There, he experienced Russian aggression at close quarters. For refusing a Russian passport, a negation of his Ukrainian identity, he was deported to central Russia, where he lives in (...)
, by SEETHI K.M.
A prominent figure in the Russian Leftist intellectual sphere, a distinguished social scientist and prolific political writer, Kagarlitsky was arrested on July 25 for ’acts of terrorism’ by the Vladimir Putin’s government.
In the complex realm of contemporary Russia, social life has become (...)
, by MEDVEDEV Kirill
Russian anarchist Azat Miftakhov is spending his fifth year in jail for “hooliganism” — and now faces being framed on fake terrorism charges. His persecution is part of the Russian state’s campaign to intimidate the Left and silence opposition to the war.
On July 12, news arrived that (...)
, by VITKINE Benoît
Released from prison on Monday, the anarchist activist sentenced in 2021 for the attack on a premises in United Russia was arrested again.Investigators accuse him of remarks “justifying terrorism” made in detention.
Azat Miftakhov only tasted freedom for a handful of minutes, the time to (...)
, by BUDRAITSKIS Ilya, Radar Internacional
The beginning of the invasion of Ukraine was not only a matter of foreign policy but also a way of disciplining Russian society. And when you look back at the first months of this invasion, you realise how internally the rules of the game have completely changed in Russia. Interview with Ilya (...)
, by BRUSA Francesco, BUDRAITSKIS Ilya
WAR. Interview with the socialist political scientist: ’After the Wagner mutiny, the FSB is even more powerful: it is managing Putin’s fears. From prison Navalny does not mention the Russian left, much less enter into the merits of his political programme: it is a total rejection of any (...)
, by LATYPOVA Leyla
“They took my relatives to the war in Ukraine.”
In an emotional Instagram post, exiled Chechen human rights lawyer Abubakar Yangulbaev said authorities in his home region had forcefully taken four of his closest male relatives to the frontlines in Ukraine’s Russian-occupied Donetsk region. (...)
, by LOBANOV Mikhail, September
Note from LeftEast Editors: We are delighted to present the English translation of September.media’s interview with Mikhail Lobanov, published in the original Russian on July 28th. The interview is about Lobanov’s “foreign agent” status and dismissal from university, the ways of anti-war (...)
, by Collective / Multiple signers
The below statement has been signed by more than 150 politicians, academics, journalists, artists and others from around the world. The statement organizers would like to draw attention to the statement produced by members of Boris Kagarlitsky’s family and anti-war Russians and encourage (...)
, by MEDVEDEV Kirill
Russian anarchist Azat Miftakhov is spending his fifth year in jail for “hooliganism” — and now faces being framed on fake terrorism charges. His persecution is part of the Russian state’s campaign to intimidate the Left and silence opposition to the war.
On July 12, news arrived that (...)
, by MOVCHAN Andrei
The left-wing Russian theorist, who has gone from pro-war hawk to anti-war political prisoner, deserves solidarity
Leading left-wing Russian thinker Boris Kagarlitsky is facing up to seven years in prison on charges of “justifying terrorism” even though it is clear to everyone – including (...)
, by ENBERGS Julika Luisa, YUDIN Grigory
Greg Yudin on how Russian society perceives the war and why, only when Putin’s government is gone, there will be negotiations
The war in Ukraine has been going on for 17 months now. From an outside perspective, it’s hard to assess how ordinary Russian citizens view the invasion. How united (...)
, by Russian Socialist Movement (RSD)
After the arrest of Boris Kagarlitsky, the discussion followed whether it is worthwhile to express solidarity with him. We would like to share the opinion of our comrades from Posle. Media who explain the importance of international campaign to support Kagarlitsky in spite of his controversial (...)
, by BRANGSCH Lutz
The trumped-up charges against Boris Kagarlitsky point to a wider crackdown
On 25 July 2023, a case was opened against the internationally known Russian left-wing intellectual Boris Kagarlitsky for “justifying terrorism”. His arrest triggered an unexpectedly broad response across Russia. (...)
, by KROEKER Joshua R.
The recent arrest of Igor Girkin, more popularly known as Strelkov, by the Russian authorities is emblematic of the uncertainty now facing the country. Previously viewed as a useful asset by the Kremlin, the ultranationalist now appears to be a threat to Putin’s increasingly troubled rule. (...)
, by MOVCHAN Andrei
In 2015, it was difficult to read, listen to and watch Kagarlitsky - the feeling of heavy lead-like cringe arose from the very first seconds of familiarising myself with his new work. That’s why even to read his texts at least to the middle was sometimes unbearable for my psyche. I remember (...)
, by PERTSEV Andrey
The Kremlin’s guide for covering an upcoming religious holiday instructs propagandists to push territorial claims to Ukraine and Poland
Meduza has obtained a copy of the Putin administration’s latest instructions for state-owned and pro-government news outlets. The document outlines exactly (...)
, by KAGARLITSKY Boris
Angry patriots may pay the price for their loyalty
“They can, but we can’t.” We had to repeat this for many months, when left-wing and liberal oppositionists were detained and sent to trial for the mere word “war” uttered in connection with military operations on the territory of Ukraine, (...)
, by Russian Socialist Movement (RSD)
This material (report) relates to the activities of Boris Yulievich Kagarlitsky, recognized as a foreign agent.
A few hours ago it became known that Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) had opened a criminal case against well-known left-wing political scientist and sociologist Boris (...)
Liberals, Left and Nationalists a few days have hysteria around two RU nationalists, and in fact partners, on the Left - Kagarlitsky and on the Right - Girkin. Big part of the left just ready to self-gaslight itself so much to accept Kagarlitsky...
...As a person who changed and now is (...)
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